Abstract

SHARIR KRIYATMAK (PHYSIOLOGICAL) STUDY OF MAASH DRAVYA AND ITS EFFECT IN MAMSAKSHAYA WITH SPECIAL ASPECT TO BRIHANA KARMA: AN OBSERVATIONAL CLINICAL TRIAL STUDY

M. S. Todkari* and R. S. Dhimdhime

Abstract

Ayurveda is a science of life, it provides service to mankind in which body physiology is emphasized to understand etiology and pathogenesis of a disease. Human body is mainly composed of Doshas, Dhatus and Malas. The healthy state is the equilibrium between Dosha- Dhatu-Mala in the body while the unhealthy state is disturbance of this equilibrium which is manifested in the body either as Kshaya or Vŗiddhi. The Kshaya or hypo functioning of Mamsa Dhatu in the body is clinically manifested by symptoms like emaciation, loss of protein and fatty layer from above organs, lethargic and loose blood vessels structure, lax of joints due to lose tendons and muscle, malnutritive disorders, muscle wasting. This impairs overall health of human, thus leading to lack of immunity. It occurs mainly due to diminished Prithvi Mahabhuta in the body, improper diet. Mamsa Kshaya is a Vata dominant disease. So, its management is done by Santarpana Chikitsa (proper nourishment) or Brihana Chikitsa. The selected drug Maash has properties like Vatanulomana, Anilapaha, Brihana, Sransana, Tarpana, Balya, Snigdha etc. So, it is decided to study the drug Maash and whether it is effective in Mamsakshaya.

Keywords: Brihana Chikitsa, Dhatu Dushti, Maash Dravya, Mamsa Dhatu, Mamsakshaya.